Artwork
Manon
Manon is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Manon is an image created in 1963 by the artist known as Carven. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and is presented as a fashion sketch depicting a single figure.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing portrays a woman wearing a long, flowing blue dress with a fitted bodice and a modest train. Her hair is styled neatly upward, and she is shown in simple black shoes, emphasizing the garment rather than personal adornment.
Technique & Style
Executed with a clean, minimal line, the sketch concentrates on the silhouette of the dress and the pose of the figure. The artist’s initials, “CM,” appear in the corner, indicating authorship. The rendering suggests a smooth, soft fabric through subtle shading and contour.
History & Provenance
Carven produced the piece in 1963, and it has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings since its acquisition. The work is catalogued as an image and contributes to the museum’s broader representation of mid‑century fashion illustration.
Artist & collection
Artist
These delicate ink-on-paper drawings capture the quiet poetry of everyday things: pinecones, reeds, apples.
Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
Continue through works from the same source collection.
